
Archive Wonders: When Matches Were Money, But Tilzīte Cheese Wasn't Famous Yet
In 1995, Liepāja's match factory battled a lighter invasion, while the theater administrator celebrated his 60th birthday, reminiscing about the fiery times.
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In 1995, Liepāja's match factory battled a lighter invasion, while the theater administrator celebrated his 60th birthday, reminiscing about the fiery times.

A nurse from Virga warns that spring sun has little teeth, but Liepāja residents have long known that you need a jacket here even in summer.

Iran's foreign minister promised to turn all US oil infrastructure into ash, while in Liepāja the only thing being turned into ash is barbecue on Liepāja beach.

After a seven-year hiatus, the US raises its flag again in Venezuela, while in Liepāja's ice rink it's as hot as relations between superpowers.

The US President wants all countries to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz, but nobody really knows if he's being serious or trying to sell something that doesn't exist again.

While eastern Latvians prepare winter jackets in March, the temperature in Liepāja will be as predictable as a bus delay at Tošele stop.

Two Indian tankers successfully crossed the blocked Strait of Hormuz, while in Liepāja we're still trying to figure out why our port is quieter than St. Joseph's Cathedral on Sunday morning.

Last year, 186 crimes against nature were registered, with the majority being unauthorized tree cutting.

The European Union unanimously decided to extend sanctions against Russia until September 2026. At least something in this world is stable.

Kurzeme dance groups gathered in Liepāja to prove that even the most complex steps are simpler than finding a free parking spot at the Olympic Center.

In the past 24 hours, nine drivers decided to test whether alcohol improves driving skills. Spoiler alert: it doesn't.

Ukraine's General Staff reports massive Russian losses, but here in Liepāja we know that numbers can be misleading.